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On the Zeilhofer Handling Technology blog, you'll find practical examples, industry solutions, and news about manipulators, lifting axes, and lifting aids. The articles showcase specific applications from the automotive, food production, rail vehicle manufacturing, and other sectors.
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Custom grippers and fixtures: Special construction for every geometry
Custom grippers and fixtures are precisely designed for the component, weight, and process. Learn when custom manufacturing is worthwhile and how the development process works at Zeilhofer.
Jun 10


Manipulator with special round cell holding device
With our latest manipulator, we've developed an innovative solution for handling round cells. At its heart is a specially designed round cell holding device that's precisely tailored to our customers' requirements. The gripper consists of a multitude of small round cell grippers developed for this specific application. The round cell belt is picked up without mechanical clamping. The result: maximum safety, stability and precision when handling sensitive components 🚀 #zhht #
Sep 9, 2025


The ZHHT synchronous extension / lifting axis ZH90
With the new synchronous extension, the proven ZH90 lifting axis becomes even more flexible, powerful, and efficient. Thanks to the mechanical coupling, all guide elements move completely synchronously – both manually and automatically. Advantages of the synchronous extension for the ZH90 lifting axis: ✅ Manual & automatic process – flexible control & movement ✅ Compact installation space – optimal use of available space & workplace ✅ Precise positioning – move to specific po
Sep 4, 2025


Handling heavy trusses
In industrial production processes, handling heavy beams and bulky components is a major challenge. Conventional methods not only require considerable effort, but can also impair efficiency and increase the risk of injury to employees! 🚑 Ergonomic and precise movement of components is therefore crucial for a safe and productive working environment 🚀 Our state-of-the-art manipulators offer a tailor-made solution to this problem. They enable heavy loads to be moved effortless
Apr 2, 2025


Precise handling for exhaust gas purification systems
Exhaust gas purification systems installed in high-performance vehicles such as trucks, luxury boats, and other power-intensive vehicles are heavy and cumbersome 😓 With our innovative manipulators, handling is easier and more efficient than ever before. Our manipulator allows these components to be moved effortlessly at the point of use – precisely, safely, and with minimal effort. Positive effects on your production 🚀 ✅ Increased efficiency: Thanks to the precise control
Mar 28, 2025


ZH90 lifting axis for handling silicon rods
Our patented #lifting axis ZH90 with a special device enables #lifting, #moving and #setting down of #silicon rods. Using the #lifting axis, the entire blank is inserted into a fully automatic #saw. The specially developed #electropneumatic #control enables, in addition to intuitive #operation, automatic load determination and horizontal #level regulation. #zhht #wafer #fab #chips #semiconductor #engineering #press
Feb 22, 2024


Handling molding boxes using the ZH90 lifting axis‼️
Using a lifting aid to load and remove castings from a casting system offers a variety of benefits, including: Reduction of physical strain 🫁: Lifting and moving heavy and large molding boxes leads to considerable physical strain on employees. The ZH90 lifting axis takes on this work by carrying the load of the components and thereby relieving the strain on employees. ✅ Avoiding Injury 🤕: Manual lifting work can lead to injuries such as back injuries, muscle strains or othe
Feb 22, 2024
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